CVE-2025-55317— Microsoft AutoUpdate (MAU) Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Quick assessment
Affected
Microsoft Microsoft AutoUpdate for Mac
Exploitation
No confirmed in-the-wild exploitation; assess based on exposure
Recommended action
Check the vendor advisory and references for a fixed version. If immediate upgrade is impossible, restrict exposure and increase monitoring.
Microsoft AutoUpdate for Mac是美国微软（Microsoft）公司的一款适用于Mac平台的Microsoft产品自动更新应用程序。 Microsoft AutoUpdate for Mac存在后置链接漏洞。攻击者利用该漏洞可以提升权限。
Possible ATT&CK Techniques 1 AI
T1068 · Exploitation for Privilege Escalation
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I. Basic Information for CVE-2025-55317
Vulnerability Information
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Vulnerability Title
Microsoft AutoUpdate (MAU) Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
Vulnerability Description
Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in Microsoft AutoUpdate (MAU) allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
CVSS Information
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
Vulnerability Type
在文件访问前对链接解析不恰当(链接跟随)
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
Vulnerability Title
Microsoft AutoUpdate for Mac 后置链接漏洞
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)
Vulnerability Description
Microsoft AutoUpdate for Mac是美国微软（Microsoft）公司的一款适用于Mac平台的Microsoft产品自动更新应用程序。 Microsoft AutoUpdate for Mac存在后置链接漏洞。攻击者利用该漏洞可以提升权限。
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)
CVSS Information
N/A
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)
Vulnerability Type
N/A
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Affected Versions | CPE | Subscribe |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Microsoft AutoUpdate for Mac | 4.0.0 ~ 4.80 | - |
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Same Patch Batch · Microsoft · 2025-09-09 · 80 CVEs total
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| CVE-2025-54918 | 8.8 HIGH | Windows NTLM Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability |
| CVE-2025-54113 | 8.8 HIGH | Windows Routing and Remote Access Service (RRAS) Remote Code Execution Vulnerability |
| CVE-2025-55227 | 8.8 HIGH | Microsoft SQL Server Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability |
| CVE-2025-54910 | 8.4 HIGH | Microsoft Office Remote Code Execution Vulnerability |
| CVE-2025-54913 | 7.8 HIGH | Windows UI XAML Maps MapControlSettings Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability |
| CVE-2025-54916 | 7.8 HIGH | Windows NTFS Remote Code Execution Vulnerability |
| CVE-2025-54908 | 7.8 HIGH | Microsoft PowerPoint Remote Code Execution Vulnerability |
| CVE-2025-55228 | 7.8 HIGH | Windows Graphics Component Remote Code Execution Vulnerability |
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| CVE-2025-53800 | 7.8 HIGH | Windows Graphics Component Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability |
| CVE-2025-54098 | 7.8 HIGH | Windows Hyper-V Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability |
| CVE-2025-54092 | 7.8 HIGH | Windows Hyper-V Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability |
| CVE-2025-54091 | 7.8 HIGH | Windows Hyper-V Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability |
| CVE-2025-53801 | 7.8 HIGH | Microsoft DWM Core Library Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability |
| CVE-2025-49692 | 7.8 HIGH | Azure Connected Machine Agent Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability |
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